Let Your Tech Stack Save Your Sanity 🧘🏽


Hey Reader!

Listen… If you are anything like me, I know you’ve got a bunch of tech tools running your business.

But when’s the last time you checked if they’re actually working FOR you and not against you?

Here’s the thing about business tools - they’re supposed to make your life easier, not give you a headache every time you log in. But sometimes, we get so busy using them that we forget to step back and make sure they’re really doing their job.


Quick version if you’re short on time:

  • I’m sharing my complete tool audit checklist with you today
  • It’ll help you figure out what tools are earning their keep
  • You’ll spot where you might be wasting money
  • AND you’ll find gaps where better tools could save you time

Think of this audit like spring cleaning for your business tools.

You know how good it feels to clean out that one drawer that’s been bugging you?

This is like that, but for your entire tech stack.

The Complete Checklist Covers:

  • Website platforms
  • Client management systems
  • Project management tools
  • Scheduling & calendar setup
  • Payment processing
  • Email marketing
  • File management

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But here’s what makes this SO GOOD…

Instead of just listing your tools, we’re looking at how they work together (or don’t!) and whether they’re actually solving your business problems.

Because having the fanciest project management tool doesn’t help if you’re still missing deadlines, right?

Ready to get started?

Here’s what to do:

  1. ​Download the checklist (you'll need to be signed into your Google account and make your own copy to use it)
  2. Block off 30 minutes this week (that’s all you need to start!)
  3. Pick ONE section to tackle first (I recommend starting with the tool that frustrates you most)
  4. Be honest with yourself about what’s working and what’s not

Pro Tip: You don’t have to do this all at once. Break it up into sections and tackle one per day/week. Progress over perfection!

Need help making sense of what you find?

Book a strategy call and let's talk through it!

Here’s to making your tech actually work for you!

P.S. Feeling overwhelmed just thinking about this? Remember, you don’t have to figure this out alone. Reply to this email with your biggest tech headache, and I’ll send you some quick tips to help!

Studio117 Creative

I help you with all things WordPress, systems and tools to help run your business. Sending weekly Tips Tuesday emails and occasional other goodies straight to your inbox!

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